Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Railway Institute
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Lendal Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Ouse Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Fishergate Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Alcuin of York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Mansion House